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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WB2R - Messages Rebates
Message number: 166
Message text: Settlement date type &1 does not exist.
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WB2R166
- Settlement date type &1 does not exist. ?The SAP error message WB2R166 indicates that the settlement date type specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or settlement processes where a specific date type is required for processing.
Cause:
- Missing Configuration: The settlement date type may not have been defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been completed in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module.
- Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid settlement date type in the transaction.
- Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the settlement date type may not have been included or properly transported.
Solution:
Check Configuration:
- Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Asset Accounting.
- Navigate to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Settlement Date Types.
- Ensure that the required settlement date type is defined and active.
Verify Input:
- Double-check the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct settlement date type is being used.
- If you are unsure of the valid settlement date types, you can look them up in the configuration or consult with your SAP administrator.
Transport Check:
- If the system has recently undergone changes, verify that all necessary transports have been successfully imported and that the configuration is consistent across the development, quality, and production environments.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional context or specific requirements related to the settlement date types in your version of SAP.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2R166 error and ensure that the settlement date type is correctly configured and utilized in your SAP system.
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